
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Ward 5 Neighborhood of East Orange, NJ from $1,289 (67 Rentals)


209 Prospect St

Ambassador Towers

214 Glenwood Ave, Unit 408

106 N Grove St, Unit 705

227 N Oraton Pkwy, Unit 307

Heritage House Senior Apartments 62+

56 S Munn Ave, Unit 5D

56 S Munn Ave

58 Steuben St, Unit 18
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24 N 18th St, Unit #3, Unit #3

363 Park Ave

33 S Munn Ave, Unit 4H

194 Park Ave

317 William St, Unit 2b

110 N 17th St

4 Eaton Pl, Unit 2

216 N Arlington Ave, Unit H2

Executive House

167 N Grove St, Unit 1H
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The Modern

227 North Walnut

38 S Walnut St

151 N Walnut St

94 S Munn Ave

130 Prospect Street Apartments

Chestnut Park

Munn Heritage

74 S. Munn Ave

230 North Munn
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65-67 4th Avenue

95 N Walnut St

268 Prospect St

312 Park Avenue Apartments

Sunrise Village

7 Chestnut St

100 Chestnut Street Apartments

33 Ampere Plz

266 4th Ave

The Regal Gardens
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65 Prospect St

The Rose

The Vizcaya

120 N Oraton Pkwy

249 Prospect St

Ampere Apartment Plaza

24 S Grove Apartments

255 Prospect St

284 Prospect St

210 Springdale Ave
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Ward 5, East Orange, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ward 5?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward 5 Studio Apartments | $1,696 | $1,369 | $2,435 |
Ward 5 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,228 | $1,289 | $3,765 |
| Ward 5 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,608 | $1,400 | $3,855 |
| Ward 5 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,536 | $1,900 | $3,500 |
| Ward 5 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $1,000 | $3,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ward 5 Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ward 5?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ward 5 is under $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ward 5?
The cheapest apartment in Ward 5 is 65-67 4th Avenue which is listed at $1,269, while the average apartment in Ward 5 costs $3,495.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ward 5?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Ward 5 that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ward 5?
Cheap apartments in Ward 5 have an average cost of $734 which is $2,761 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 5.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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